Boyd

Boyd Meaning & Origin

About Boyd
The name Boyd is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "buidhe" meaning "yellow" or "blond". It is a surname turned given name and is often associated with individuals who possess fair or blond hair. The name Boyd carries connotations of brightness, warmth, and a cheerful disposition.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Boyd are male.

Boyd Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -0.94% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1 D
🌐 IPA
/bɔɪd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boyd in Braille

Here's how to represent Boyd in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Boyd in braille

How to Spell the Name Boyd in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Boyd using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Boyd in sign language

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